The cricketer will be allowed to leave the club at the end of the season Credit: Chris Ison/PA Wire

Sussex County Cricket Club have confirmed that Monty Panesar will be allowed to leave the Club at the end of the season.

The Club recently investigated the player after an incident took place on Monday, August 5 where both parties reached an agreement.

Monty will become a free agent as of Friday, September 27, 2013.

Sussex have agreed to Monty's request to play on loan for a club in Division Two for the rest of the season.

Zac Toumazi, Chief Executive of Sussex Cricket, said “Having reviewed the whole situation the Club has agreed that Monty be released from his contract. This will give him every opportunity to put his personal and professional life back on track.”